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U23 Dortmund mounts comeback to secure 3-1 victory at Bergisch Gladbach

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 11:40 PM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

U23 Dortmund mounts comeback to secure 3-1 victory at Bergisch Gladbach

Summary

U23 Borussia Dortmund overturned an early deficit to claim a 3-1 victory against SV Bergisch Gladbach on August 14. Despite Bergisch Gladbach taking a lead in the 23rd minute, Dortmund equalized shortly after halftime with a goal from Daniel Sumbu, followed by a strike from captain Jesper Verlaat. A penalty from Kevin Mutove sealed the game for Dortmund. The U23 team demonstrated improved performance after halftime, responding to coach Daniel Rios's tactical changes. Dortmund will be idle next weekend due to DFB-Pokal fixtures and return to action on August 29 against VfB Hilden.

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By the Numbers

•Dortmund started the match slowly, trailing 1-0 at halftime.
•Daniel Sumbu equalized just two minutes after his substitution.
•Jesper Verlaat scored his first competitive goal for Dortmund.
•Mutove converted a penalty to make it 3-1 after being fouled.
•Dortmund faces VfB Hilden on August 29 following a bye week.

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11:40 PMYahoo Sports — Subs shine in U23's 3-1 win at Bergisch Gladbach

What they're saying

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PersonnelCompared to the 1-1 draw against 1. FC Köln, BVB coach Daniel Rios made two changes to his starting XI. Silas Ostrzinski started in goal for the first time this season. The U23’s first-cho...
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